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Florida Chamber Award Presented To Town Of Century
October 21, 2014
The Florida Chamber Foundation honored the Town of Century Monday night for their commitment to regional economic development.
The town received the “Six Pillars Award” for the completion of the Century strategic plan to help the community create jobs and opportunities for business and families.The award was presented by Gulf Power Vice President Bentina Terry, who is also the Florida Chamber Foundation Board of Trustees chair, at a regular town council meeting.
“I am pleased to welcome the Town of Century as the newest Six Pillars Community,” said Terry. “Their commitment to improving their economic competitiveness in all areas of the six pillars framework will not only benefit this region but will add their vision to the work of other communities throughout Florida.”
The Florida Chamber Foundation Six Pillars framework serves as an organizing force for strategic planning at local, regional and state levels.
The Town of Century Six Pillars plan includes a number of strategic goals, including:
- Leading the region in rural economic competitiveness and rural community revitalization, and
- Proactively leading the region in the development and delivery of innovative and relevant workforce training programs.
Century – Heart and Soul: This was the second story is a two-week series on NorthEscambia.com featuring Century.
Pictured top: (L-R) Council members Gary Riley, Sandra McMurray Jackson, Jacke Johnston; Florida Chamber Foundation Board of Trustees Chair Bentina Terry; Mayor Freddie McCall; and (seated) council member Annie Savage. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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Congratulations